Da'Leon Ward RB Stephen F. Austin | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Da'Leon Ward RB Stephen F. Austin
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/16/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
Last Updated: 03/16/2021 | |
Draft Year: 2021 | |
40 time: 4.62 seconds (30%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 52.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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52% |
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Rushing: |
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63% |
Break Tackles: |
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34% |
Receiving/Hands: |
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51% |
Pass Blocking: |
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66% |
Run Blocking: |
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52% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#589
Position rank:
#51
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College Games: 15 College Snaps: 521 | ||
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Strengths
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts to make up for his modest explosiveness.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
- Not the biggest, strongest or fastest but does enough with preparation and instincts to get a look. Not big or tenacious as a blocker in the passing game.
- Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
Weaknesses
- Lacks a true burst through the hole and elite speed to break away or get to the corner against NFL defenses.
- Size will be a detriment between the tackles at the next level. Lacks the strength to push the pile or break off NFL linebacker tackles inside. Can be brought down or knocked back by strong arm tackles. Can be steamrolled by NFL defensive ends or leapt in a single bound by most pass rushers if he attempts to chip block.
- Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
- Lacks size to be a true power back, will not move piles at the next level.
- May not break away from NFL defenders. Has had fumbling issues and doesn't shift the ball to outside arm.
How other scouting services rate Da'Leon Ward (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
108.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.